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Welcome New Members - 14th February 2025
Hello and welcome to our newest Online Network members: @LouiseR @jessieG @Priti98 @kerynf @Bindabee1980 @whattodo @kittymc @Roller2025 @Mumslife @3356433 @matchewdon @sambeywick @chanellenumba5 @Linda88 @CathrynH @BeccyBoo @Uselessname @Marjerys @maccas @newmama88 @RietteV @TanLovering @wonkypenny @amburgerwithcheese…
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Stop telling women they are too young to have breast cancer
Early-onset breast cancer now accounts for over one-fifth of all breast cancer cases in Victoria, with 1,067 diagnoses out of 5,197 breast cancer cases. The increase is indicative of a national trend. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling for greater awareness, more research, and tailored prevention efforts to…
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Australian women denied knowledge of their increased breast cancer risk
Approximately 10% of women have high breast density. At this point in time, thousands of Australian women are being denied important information about their breast health which could empower them to better understand and manage their risk of breast cancer. BCNA’s Director of Policy, Advocacy and Support Services, Vicki…
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Welcome New Members - 14th January 2025
Hello and welcome to our newest Online Network members: @kimmyk54 @Kinjeng @BENWOODS @HammahM @SanthiG @anhart @jmr @MrsPP @Anne123 @Carolyn52 @ajtunn @ZeraphicZebra @caitblack @BrigitteB @Jayde @SairC @Angelamonti @Hendo54 @paquita @Kemeti @lilys @BBs @Rae36 @Kim_W @AEB @Easilydistracted @Jo_Jo @Trixie @Amanda1 @jenweb…
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Watch this space!
We’ve been listening to your feedback and we’re excited to
announce that the Online Network will be moving to a new platform in early
2025! This has been designed to better serve your needs. This will mean you
will only need one login, one password for the Online Network and all our
resources. We are committed to improving…
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Season 2: Podcast Series "What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman"
Charlotte is back with an 'unlimited' season! Season 2 of our popular Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast What You Don’t Know
Until You Do with Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Tottman is available now (You have direct access via the bottom of the Online Network homepage) With over 58,000 listens, Season 1 proved to be a…
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Federal petition for paramedical tattooist registration and increased Medicare rebate < 19th Feb2025
Please sign our petition before 19th February 2025.Link to petition https://tinyurl.com/zsy38u25 • The aim of this petition is to gather support for previvors (people who have had or are considering having preventative mastectomies) and breast cancer survivors who have undergone breast reconstruction after mastectomy and…
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Tnbc
Hi I'm new here 😔 I'm 32 and was diagnosed with tnbc in December 2024, after multiple scans, drs found 1 tumor in right breast, wasn't old i have lesions on my spine but clearly drs forgot about that lol, I started chemo Paclitaxel end of January 2025 and after now 2 cycles/dose I've noticed that my tumor has shrunk after…
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Volunteer for Pink Bun campaign
Do you, or someone you know, have time between now and the end of May to support Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)’s biggest fundraiser? We are looking for people to help coordinate Pink Bun Campaign Volunteers with events at Bakers Delight bakeries from May 1st to 21st, 2025. The role involves working with other…
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Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Saturday 1st March 12:30pm Herdsman Lake Tavern Come and join us for an afternoon of sharing everything about breast reconstruction - this is the place to get honest answers & expectations from ladies that have been through it. If you’ve done your recon & would like to help other ladies -please join us - no matter how long…
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Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group
Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group Anyone who has ever had a breast cancer diagnosis is most welcome to come along to any of our meetings. 1st Wednesday of the month 7-9 pm at Tradies Gymea 57 Manchester Rd Gymea *5.30 pm Pre-group dinner in Willow Restaurant 3rd Saturday of the month At Camelia Gardens Tea Rooms…
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Lymphoedema Information Day
Registration has just been extended until 13th March Come along to Tamworth for the Regional Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday 21st March. To attend this wonderful day of learning about lymphoedema, the best practice to treat and manage this condition, latest research, and opportunity to see and talk to our sponsors…
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Friday Update (20/12/24) - BCNA Christmas Closure Details
Hello members! As we find ourselves in the last month of the year, we reflect on the activities BCNA have undertaken in 2024 (Highlights shared in the update), while acknowledging the work still ahead. This December, we are filled with gratitude for the strength, resilience, and hope that defines the breast cancer…
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Welcome New Members - 19th December 2024
Thankyou to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @pinklady71 @Normadin @Linchit @lonicola @nuinui89 @azadeh @RellyC @May_K @Cheek2123 @helraysa2 @slim777 @lnalna @JJA @darleneandy @marionwhite @rockyroad @KlpPerth @JKairu @onya @KShel @SuziD @KirbyW @MS_16 @mk24 @AniDee @MelVE @be_sage @rebecca_elwood…
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Prioritising access to risk reducing surgery
We know that the knowledge of your risk of breast cancer can be empowering but it becomes a feeling of being powerless when forced to spend years on public wait lists for risk reducing surgery. It’s a constant state of fear compounded by lack of transparency regarding timelines and the reality is some will receive a breast…
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Invitation: Join the private Breast Reconstruction group
Hi Ladies, I am looking for lovely ladies who have undergone breast reconstruction and wish to share their experience! It doesn't matter when you had your reconstruction, you may have had it done years ago or just recently. I have started a private group called 'Breast Reconstruction' to share stories and images of…
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Welcome New Members - 28th November 2024
Thankyou to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @Happydays123 @CIH @Terri356 @geofas @michmich @aimsagi @Sunshinesky @emmabatcheldor @jancoates @ladida @T_D @LeesaS @pmryan @sard @kermit1 @Maria_B50 @Subodha @Khil72 @Sophie_Goober @KimTrim @Kristel @Mindi7 @Boogaloo @NoNotMe63 @Kerry58 @Cathy11 @BER22…
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Inherited gene mutations - are you at higher risk of breast cancer?
Approximately 5-10% of breast cancers are hereditary- caused by a
gene abnormality that is passed from a parent to their child. If one or more of your close family members have been diagnosed
with breast cancer, you may be concerned about your inherited risk of
developing breast cancer. If you’re at higher risk, have you…
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Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Xmas Party
Saturday 7th December 12:30pm Herdsman Lake Tavern Wembley Perth ladies - Please join us for our last support group for 2024. This is the place to hear about the different types of reconstructions & get your questions answered. You may bring a female friend for support but we are a lovely friendly group & welcome all…
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Welcome New Members - 8th November 2024
Thankyou to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @ChefArn @Gemma86M @Tropickle @DavKel8285 @KatieBee @Petiti @NatAnd @Rhee @cancersucks123 @youngt @Tokilovesme @sawsan @brymac @Rhubarb21 @michellemad @Millie_Vanilli @jessr84 @Neetha @joyalick6 @AmandaB @BarbaraP @MissL @GrannyBerd @stine @pwood @anne983…
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Newly diagnosed - October 2024
Hi everyone! Diagnosed just 3 and a half weeks ago. Everything happened so fast. Just had a lumpectomy on Tuesday. 2 lymph nodes removed. I'm 58, mum had breast cancer in the past - she's ok. My tumour was estrogen positive and progesterone positive. HER2 negative. 2cm lump, contained. Radiation in 6 weeks and then…